📖Introduction

East Carolina University has evolved into a comprehensive institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and community engagement. The university offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, health sciences, education, engineering, and the arts.

With a student-centered approach, ECU is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The university places a strong emphasis on research and innovation, contributing to advancements in fields such as medicine, technology, and education. ECU's vibrant campus life, coupled with its focus on service and leadership development, ensures that students not only receive a top-notch education but also graduate as well-rounded individuals prepared for success in their chosen fields.

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📚About the Program

Are you interested in studying crime and criminal justice? Do you want a career in law enforcement, forensic, law, probation, or juvenile in agencies such as the FBI, NCIS, or U.S. Courts? The East Carolina University Department of Criminal Justice's mission is to educate the next generation of criminal justice leaders. A criminal justice bachelor's degree prepares students for professional positions at the federal, state, or local levels in law enforcement, crime laboratory, court, correction, juvenile, or related fields. In fact, our graduates are found in criminal justice or law positions in government agencies, corporations, or offices around the world. Students have the opportunity to learn about crime and criminal justice in the classroom, laboratory, and field. Using the latest instructional and practical applications, the program equips students with the knowledge and skill needed to be successful in the workplace or advanced education setting. For example, the forensic science lab features state-of-the-art software and equipment currently being used by law enforcement agencies. Hence, this caliber of education provides students with a competitive advantage upon graduation. Our alumni work as law enforcement special agents, police officers, criminal investigators, forensic specialists, intelligence analysts, game wardens, judges, probation officers, correctional administrators, juvenile specialists, prosecutors, victim advocates, asset protection specialists, attorneys, and more. Show less
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🏫About East Carolina University

East Carolina University (ECU) stands as a dynamic hub of learning and innovation in North Carolina. Renowned for its rich academic heritage, ECU has grown from its early roots in teacher training to become a leading public research institution. Offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, ECU distinguishes itself through a commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and community engagement. The university's ethos centers on fostering a student-centric environment, promoting inclusivity, and encouraging a holistic educational experience. At ECU, students not only gain knowledge in their chosen disciplines but also actively contribute to impactful research, embodying the institution's dedication to producing well-rounded, forward-thinking graduates.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

565 RMB

Tuition fee:

23,793 USD per year

95,172 USD in total

Insurance is 2,784 USD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Bank Statement
  • English Language Certificate
  • Personal Statement
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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